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Job Description

Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1199.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers”.

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Tasks for “Software Quality Engineer”

Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.
Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
Design or develop automated testing tools.
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking.
Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
Coordinate user or third party testing.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance.
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
Provide technical support during software installation or configuration.
Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.
Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.
Conduct historical analyses of test results.

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